Smartphones and smart watches are commonplace today – so it’s no surprise that smart homes are one of the most popular security trends amongst modern homeowners. But what are the key components you can integrate into your smart home security system, and how do...
Many Australians may find themselves living in aged care communities during their later years in life – and as their relatives and friends would attest, ensuring aged care residents (and staff members) are as safe and secure as possible is a priority. ...
As a business owner, safety and security of your property should be front of mind in keeping your premises and employees safe. One of the most effective ways to deter potential burglars or vandals is by installing a comprehensive commercial Cloud CCTV surveillance...
What is Access Control? In basic terms, access control is a security technique, that consists of 2 main components: Authentication and Authorization. Authentication – is just that, it verifies that someone is who they claim to be. Authorization – it then...
What is HikVision’s ProConnect? In the simplest terms, HikVision’s ProConnect Cloud storage system is a modern, cloud-based solution designed for security system providers and installers (like us, here at Castle Security). The ProConnect system is primarily used for...
Traditionally housed as two distinct, separate systems, most modern businesses who utilise fire monitoring services need to install both a security monitoring system and a separate fire monitoring system. However, there may be a simpler way to combine the utility of...
CCTV camera systems have come a long way since their blurry, black-and-white launch on the market decades ago. As security products continue to evolve, develop and advance, the traditional CCTV camera has undergone many upgrades. One of the most exciting to hit the...
Though it’s often only associated with security and monitoring purposes, modern CCTV usage takes a wide range of forms. Where this feature is typically used to help business or homeowners monitor their premises while nobody is around, CCTV is now being used in more...
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe in 2020, businesses are increasingly turning to technology that will help their employees stay safe in the face of the pandemic’s threat to everyday health and safety measures. As high fives and handshakes have...